Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Do you have 8+ years experience in QA analysis? Do you have experience developing Test Cases/Scripts and data requirements, develop test scenarios, test cases for manual testing? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!

Our client is looking for a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist for a 4 month contract in Guelph.

This is a hybrid role.

Rate: 414-451.98



Advantages
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry.

• Location: 3 days a week in the Guelph office.

• Potential for extension.



Responsibilities
• Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).

• The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the development of test plans, test scripts and test cases and executing these against the various components.

• The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as well as the project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the required systems.



Qualifications
Must Haves:

• 8+ years experience in QA analysis

• Experience developing Test Cases/Scripts and data requirements, develop test scenarios, test cases for manual testing

Must Have

1-2 years of Salesforce Public Sector Foundation (License and Permit) testing
Demonstrated experience with Salesforce, DevOps, Microsoft tools including Visio and Project and Miro boards
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Ontario Digital Service Standard, Ontario Service Design Playbook and the Digital First Assessment product delivery approach (Pre-Discovery, Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live)
Knowledge and understanding of digital product development, implementation and management
Demonstrated experience in the development of test scripts and user stories
Demonstrated experience testing prototypes and conducting usability testing
Demonstrated experience conducting iterative analysis and testing
Knowledge of user-centered design
Demonstrated experience conducting UAT, AODA and vulnerability testing
Ability to lead and coordinate testing team

General Skills:



Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Knowledge and experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases
Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms
Demonstrated experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
Demonstrated experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
Demonstrated experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies
Demonstrated experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation
Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools


Desirable Skills:

Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
Demonstrated experience in the use of information retrieval packages
Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards



Summary
If you are interested in the Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist role in Guelph, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.



Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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